Why use a screw? Anyone ever see a brooch constructed like this?

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old.crows.nest · Accepted Answer

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Not far from true.

Looks Russian /Soviet construction so should have Factory Mark made up of three Russian Characters like backwards R.

I have seen screws used but this looks like a home repair.

(Quality Modern Amber jewelry is usually Polish fully Hallmarked Silver.)

old.crows.nest · Answer

Given the varied colors of the Balls it looks like this could be Amber. Amber would be neutral in temperature with something like a waxy feel when gently rubbed. Are there any strange looking Marks?

evry1nositswindy · Answer

What is the material of those orange balls? They look like glass, could be bakelite, but impossible to tell without feeling them and smelling them.

evry1nositswindy · Answer

You can screw it on so the pin doesn't come loose!

silverstatetreasureboxes · Answer

@liwa-5159 That looks like a repair job gone bad. Lol, that didn't come from the designer that way, somebody's husband got a hold of it!